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Virginia Class A or Class B Contractor Review
This license sets the monetary limit for which you will be allowed to bid and complete projects. It covers all specialty categories in which the job would be over $120,000.00 for class A, or for jobs $10,000.00 up to $120,000.00 for class B. This license covers many specialty categories excluding Building Construction.
$445.00
per person ·
required books optional
Seminar Format
What Is Included in Your Seminar
Required-book list and tabbing guidance
American Contractors Exam Services study guide and workbook
Book navigation workshop
Practice questions and timing strategy
Instructor support during class
Post-registration support from American Contractors Exam Services
The references listed below are permitted to be taken into the examination and are used in our preparation seminar. These references may be tabbed (with permanent index tabs) and highlighted.
Virginia, Business and Project Management for Contractors, 11th Edition, published by NASCLA. Virginia Business and Project Management for Contractors…
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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
This license sets the monetary limit for which you will be allowed to bid and complete projects. It covers all specialty categories in which the job would be over $150,000.00 for class A, or for jobs $30,000.00 up to $150,000.00 for class B.
Contact customer service at 800-992-1910 for more information.
License Requirements
NOTICE:Effective March 1, 2016, all Contractor Specialty examinations will require pre-approval from DPOR prior to taking the examination. For more information please contact the Board for Contractors Licensing Section directly at (804) 367-8511.
Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.
This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)
Class A license is needed for anyone wanting to do projects larger than $150,000.00 or wanting to do more than $1,000,000.00 of total work in a 12-month period.
Class A contractors must have a minimum of 5 years experience, and provide name and address of 1 individual that can attest to the satisfactory completion of building, home improvement, or commercial improvement projects.
Class A contractors must show a minimum net worth of $45,000.00.
Class B contractors is for anyone wanting to do projects up to $150,000.00 and can do up to $1,000,000.00 of total work in a 12-month period.
Class B contractors must have a least 3 years of experience, and provide name and address of 1 individual that can attest to the satisfactory completion of building, home improvement, or commercial improvement projects.
Class B Contractors Must have a minimum net worth of $15,000.00.
Class C Contractors can now do projects up to $30,000.00 each and can do up to $250,000.00 of total work in a 12-month period.
Class C Contractors must have 2 years of experience
Reciprocity
Virginia has no reciprocal agreements for this license at this time.
Continuing Education
Virginia currently does not require Continuing Education for this classification.
The Exam
The test is administered by PSI.
The exam is multiple choice, timed and open-book.
Class A contractors are required to pass a 3-part exam.
Virginia Portion, 24 questions, 48 Minutes to complete this portion you will need to get 18 correct for a passing score.
Exam contents for this portion include: Regulation of Contractors, Board Rules and Regulations, Building Codes, Transaction Recovery Fund and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.
General portion, 50 questions, 100 Minutes to complete this portion you will need to get 35 correct for a passing score.
Exam contents for this portion include: Business Organization, Estimating and Bidding, Contract Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Safety, Labor Laws, Financial Management, Federal and State Taxes and Lien Laws.
Advanced portion, 24 questions, 60 Minutes to complete this portion you will need to get 17 correct for a passing score.
Exam contents for this portion include: Estimating and Bidding, Contract Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Safety, Labor Laws, Financial Management, Federal and State Taxes and Lien Laws.
Class B contractors will only need to pass the General and Virginia portions.
The cost of the exam depends on the number of portions being taken
Exam Fees:(paid directly to PSI)
$40.00 One Portion
$72.00 Two Portions
$85.00 Three Portions
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How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors offers a 1-day seminar to prepare for the Virginia Class A or Class B Contractor License Exam. American Contractors has been holding Seminars to help contractors pass their exam for over 22 years.
To apply for licensure please contact the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at 804-367-8511
Licenses belong to the business. A person can take the exam and pass and qualify his or her business. If they purchase a second business, they do not have to test, but they must submit a new application for the new business.
The Licensing Fees follow:
Class A $439.50
Class B $419.50
Class C $274.50
Important Contacts
To apply for a license, contact:
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233
(804)367-8511
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